The Story Behind the Aerial Tram

In 1994, Joaquin von der Goltz, a visionary nature lover, opened the Rain Forest Aerial Tram Atlantic in Costa Rica – the first operation of its kind anywhere in the world. The design had just one requirement: it had to be built in the middle of 1,200 acres of dense jungle without cutting down a single tree. Today, four parks, -- now Rainforest Adventures – serve as wildlife reserves, tourist destinations, eco tourism attractions and research parks.

Rainforest Adventures’ winning combination has created a ripple effect that extends across Costa Rica and throughout the world. Since our inception, we have worked hard to educate visitors, especially youth. In our Youth Leadership Program for Sustainable Development, tomorrow’s policy makers experience models of sustainable environmental resource use. Five schools within the buffer zone of Braulio Carrillo National Park have become “guardians” of the forest, and our High School Environmental Club Network makes students passionate about environmental advocacy.